Good morning ALL,
Sunday marked 2 months for me. With the guidance of God ( my higher power) and the help of AA, I have reached a milestone ( in my opinion).
One that I never thought in my wildest wishes and dreams I would reach.
2 months might not seem like alot to some, but to me it is. At this mark in time, I would like to list some things that I am enjoying about my new found sobriety.
1. Most importantly to me is PEACE. When I realized I could not do this by myself, I reached out to GOD for help and he was there. Each day brings a little more peace in my life.
2. No hangovers- Wooh- I feel so much better in the mornings and all day long for that matter.
3. Enjoying Life- I am now enjoying life on lifes terms. The sun seems a little brighter and I am more aware of my surroundings ( I notice the little things in life alot more now). Also, I have been tested ( not as much as some I guess) but when life throws me a curve, I pray and realize it is only a test and IT WILL PASS!
4. Sleep Better- I am now sleeping thru the night where as before I managed somehow ( but barely) on a few hours a night which was interrupted many times by sweats.
5. No More Vicious Cylce- No more drinking followed by guilt and shame,
only to find myself drinking to cover this up. No more drinking to get over the hangover or jitters caused by my last drink.
6. Remembering- I no longer suffer from the lapse of memory of what happened the day ( or night) before. I can remember what I said, did, didn't say, didn't do.
7. Fellowship- For the longest ( and I mean for a LONG time) I thought that surely, no one but me could be suffering like I was. The isolation, loneliness ( even when I wasn't alone), the secret life ( which I despised myself for). I found it very surprising to learn that there are SOOO MANY of people just like me with similar if not the same stories who were suffering too. AA fellowship is now my second family ( so to speak), those people are just like me and it is SO compforting to know I have someone who can relate and share what we're going thru and have been thru.
8. No more Hiding- No more hiding bottles all over my house ( even hid some from myself and could'nt remember where I put them). No more secret drinking,
The feeling I had about myself when I did that was HORRIBLE, the secret of hiding and drinking cut to my soul but I couldn't stop and the vicious cycle continued.
Thanks for reading, although there is SO much more positive things that I am experiencing these days, I have taken up too much of your time.
But I would like to add that for those who are like me and doubted AA's effectiveness, I have found that it is very instrumental in my road to recovery and encourage anyone just to give it a chance.
God Bless and Remember ONE DAY AT A TIME!!
Trimmer
congratulations Trimmer ! Good for you! Never feel like you are taking up anyones time. You are precious and we are all here for one another. I have 5 weeks done so far another 3 days it will be 6. Your story is so identical to mine., the feelings, the hiding the bottles. but I guess we all did basically the same thing, but reading that was like reading my own life story. and yes I hid bottles i forgot about as well lol.Guess we all have lol. You should be very proud of yourself and I am glad to know that life has improved for you.God bless you and be safe
Way to go Trimmer!
Every one here understands that 2 months is huge! I'm happy for you. I know what it is like to have alcohol running (ruining) my life. I'm glad you are getting your life back. Remember, take it,
one day at a time, Cookster
Every one here understands that 2 months is huge! I'm happy for you. I know what it is like to have alcohol running (ruining) my life. I'm glad you are getting your life back. Remember, take it,
one day at a time, Cookster
Congrats on TWO FULL MONTHS! Don't diminish your success and never feel like you are wasting my time. On day 11, you shared a lot of "promises" I get to look forward. I completely related about not remembering what you said/did while drinking. Life sure is a lot simpler for me knowing exactly what i did the day/night before.
Keep sharing...I'd love to glean wisdom from your words and experiences.
In spirit,
Zipper
Keep sharing...I'd love to glean wisdom from your words and experiences.
In spirit,
Zipper
Hi Trimmer,
Yes, Two months is a milestone a big one in deed! God knows and we know that the grips of alcohol has nearly killed us in every which way possible. Your posts are never to long to read. Write as much as you need too, it helps you and it helps the readers to. Many of my posts are long to. I havn't figured out how to say things that are in my head and heart in less words as of yet.
I'm so happy for you Trimmer that you have an HP and the fellowship of AA to help you through this life changing/saving process. That youv'e figured out that you only have to do this one day at a time and that your never alone. How wonderful it is that you can see the then and now. I think that would be a good thread thought of starting one before, just havn't done it.
I'm so proud of you! I'm so happy for you! Keep your recovery tool box dusted off and ready. Know that it never gets full because were always sharing it with others.
Congratulations On 60 Days Trimmer
Take Care and God Bless
Yes, Two months is a milestone a big one in deed! God knows and we know that the grips of alcohol has nearly killed us in every which way possible. Your posts are never to long to read. Write as much as you need too, it helps you and it helps the readers to. Many of my posts are long to. I havn't figured out how to say things that are in my head and heart in less words as of yet.
I'm so happy for you Trimmer that you have an HP and the fellowship of AA to help you through this life changing/saving process. That youv'e figured out that you only have to do this one day at a time and that your never alone. How wonderful it is that you can see the then and now. I think that would be a good thread thought of starting one before, just havn't done it.
I'm so proud of you! I'm so happy for you! Keep your recovery tool box dusted off and ready. Know that it never gets full because were always sharing it with others.
Congratulations On 60 Days Trimmer
Take Care and God Bless
Gidday Trimmer
Congradulations on 2 months and the gratitude that is growing as each day passes, store some of that gratitude for a rainy day and give the rest away with a smile:)
And for me the sense of belonging i got from my first AA meeting is one that changed my drinking mind and insanity forever.
light and love zac
Congradulations on 2 months and the gratitude that is growing as each day passes, store some of that gratitude for a rainy day and give the rest away with a smile:)
And for me the sense of belonging i got from my first AA meeting is one that changed my drinking mind and insanity forever.
light and love zac
Thanks SO Much for all of your kind words and support.
A strange thing happened to me last night when I picked up my 2 month chip.
I was just fine and thinking nothing to it, just picking up another chip and was very happy but later I found tears straming down my face as it just somehow hit me hard... harder than I had thought it could. In fact, I expected myself to be all laughing and jolly only to find myself this way. Not that I was sad, I was just suddenly SO TOUCHED that I had been blessed enough to be carried this far.
Wow, what a strange and humble feeling. Anyhow, thought I'd share that.
To each of you who responded so kindly, I wish you all of the best and a bright and Sober day- ONE DAY AT A TIME! Each day sober brings something positive to look forward to.
Thanks Again,
Trimmer
A strange thing happened to me last night when I picked up my 2 month chip.
I was just fine and thinking nothing to it, just picking up another chip and was very happy but later I found tears straming down my face as it just somehow hit me hard... harder than I had thought it could. In fact, I expected myself to be all laughing and jolly only to find myself this way. Not that I was sad, I was just suddenly SO TOUCHED that I had been blessed enough to be carried this far.
Wow, what a strange and humble feeling. Anyhow, thought I'd share that.
To each of you who responded so kindly, I wish you all of the best and a bright and Sober day- ONE DAY AT A TIME! Each day sober brings something positive to look forward to.
Thanks Again,
Trimmer
Well done Trimmer.
Doesn't it feel wonderful? You and I must have gotten sober around the same time as I am just two months into it too. Early days, but hey it really is a milestone and a great achievement. One day at a time.
Ruth
Doesn't it feel wonderful? You and I must have gotten sober around the same time as I am just two months into it too. Early days, but hey it really is a milestone and a great achievement. One day at a time.
Ruth
PS I wish we had chips in Ireland. Just to feel that you are achieving milestones I suppose.
Thanks Ruth,
Is there not any kind of token of achievement in Ireland for lengths of sobriety?
Congrats on your 2 months as well. Don't you feel healthier and sharper in mind? Lets all stick together and pull each other onto the next milestone.
Congrats again
Trimmer
Is there not any kind of token of achievement in Ireland for lengths of sobriety?
Congrats on your 2 months as well. Don't you feel healthier and sharper in mind? Lets all stick together and pull each other onto the next milestone.
Congrats again
Trimmer
Hey Trimmer congrats on getting your chip! You are doing GREAT!.I agree with Lookinup about starting a thread on THEN and NOW. what a wonderful way to see the improvement of everyone. So lookin up it was your idea so you should start one. I think it would be quite interesting. Zac I can understand how you felt you belonged when you went to the first AA meeting. I have the feeling like I belong here on this ARG site. I find everyone on here understanding and compassionate
and VERY supportive. Trimmer you are doing wonderful. once again congrats. God bless and be safe
and VERY supportive. Trimmer you are doing wonderful. once again congrats. God bless and be safe
